{"id":21529,"date":"2026-02-01T10:16:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T01:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=21529"},"modified":"2026-02-01T10:16:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T01:16:18","slug":"prime-10-robotics-developments-of-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=21529","title":{"rendered":"Prime 10 robotics developments of January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The robotics trade hit the bottom working in January 2026. The yr kicked off with CES, which introduced an avalanche of stories, and the momentum continued with firms hitting milestones and debuting new methods.<\/p>\n<p>Listed below are the ten hottest articles on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/therobotreport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>The Robotic Report<\/em><\/a>\u00a0up to now month. Subscribe to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/the-robot-report-enewsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Robotic Report\u00a0<\/em>Publication<\/a>\u00a0and hearken to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/category\/podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>The Robotic Report<\/em>\u00a0Podcast<\/a>\u00a0to remain updated on the newest robotics developments.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69ec8493cfc3d\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69ec8493cfc3d\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69ec8493cfc3d\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=21529\/#10_Doosan_Bobcat_unveils_RX3_autonomous_idea_loader\" title=\"10. Doosan Bobcat unveils RX3 autonomous idea loader\">10. Doosan Bobcat unveils RX3 autonomous idea loader<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=21529\/#9_Neocis%E2%80%99_Yomi_platform_completes_over_100000_osteotomies\" title=\"9. Neocis\u2019 Yomi platform completes over 100,000 osteotomies\">9. Neocis\u2019 Yomi platform completes over 100,000 osteotomies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=21529\/#8_4_bodily_AI_predictions_for_January_2026_%E2%80%94_and_past_from_UR\" title=\"8. 4 bodily AI predictions for January 2026 \u2014 and past, from UR\">8. 4 bodily AI predictions for January 2026 \u2014 and past, from UR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=21529\/#7_State_of_robotics_trade_report_2026\" title=\"7. State of robotics trade report 2026\">7. State of robotics trade report 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=21529\/#6_CES_2026_robotics_recap_trade_consultants_make_predictions\" title=\"6. CES 2026 robotics recap; trade consultants make predictions\">6. CES 2026 robotics recap; trade consultants make predictions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=21529\/#5_Wing_is_bringing_drone_supply_to_150_extra_Walmart_shops\" title=\"5. Wing is bringing drone supply to 150 extra Walmart shops\">5. Wing is bringing drone supply to 150 extra Walmart shops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=21529\/#4_Boston_Dynamics_Google_reunite_on_next-gen_Atlas_humanoid\" title=\"4. Boston Dynamics, Google reunite on next-gen Atlas humanoid\">4. Boston Dynamics, Google reunite on next-gen Atlas humanoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=21529\/#3_Microsoft_Analysis_reveals_Rho-alpha_VLA_mannequin_for_robots\" title=\"3. Microsoft Analysis reveals Rho-alpha VLA mannequin for robots\">3. Microsoft Analysis reveals Rho-alpha VLA mannequin for robots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=21529\/#2_Boston_Dynamics_reveals_Atlas_humanoid_working_at_Georgia_Hyundai_plant_in_January_2026\" title=\"2. Boston Dynamics reveals Atlas humanoid working at Georgia Hyundai plant in January 2026\">2. Boston Dynamics reveals Atlas humanoid working at Georgia Hyundai plant in January 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=21529\/#1_Amazon_acquires_Rightbot_provides_to_Robotics_Supply_and_Packaging_Innovation_staff\" title=\"1. Amazon acquires Rightbot, provides to Robotics Supply and Packaging Innovation staff\">1. Amazon acquires Rightbot, provides to Robotics Supply and Packaging Innovation staff<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Doosan_Bobcat_unveils_RX3_autonomous_idea_loader\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bobcat-rx3-featured.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-586594 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bobcat-rx3-featured-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"The bobcat rx3 prototype, shown at CES in January 2026.\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bobcat-rx3-featured-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bobcat-rx3-featured-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bobcat-rx3-featured-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bobcat-rx3-featured-368x238.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bobcat-rx3-featured.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/a>10. Doosan Bobcat unveils RX3 autonomous idea loader<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At CES, Doosan Bobcat Inc. launched a set of AI-powered, autonomous, and electrified applied sciences such because the Rogue X3 idea loader. It&#8217;s designed to simplify operations and enhance productiveness for building tools. The electrical-powered Bobcat RX3 is in its third era. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/doosen-bobcat-unveils-latest-rx3-concept-loader\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn extra<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Neocis%E2%80%99_Yomi_platform_completes_over_100000_osteotomies\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yomi-S-Rendering-full-featured.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-586601 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yomi-S-Rendering-full-featured-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"The Yomi S system.\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yomi-S-Rendering-full-featured-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yomi-S-Rendering-full-featured-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yomi-S-Rendering-full-featured-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yomi-S-Rendering-full-featured-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yomi-S-Rendering-full-featured-1536x997.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yomi-S-Rendering-full-featured-368x238.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yomi-S-Rendering-full-featured.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/a>9. Neocis\u2019 Yomi platform completes over 100,000 osteotomies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Neocis stated in January 2026 that clinicians have accomplished quite a few bone surgical procedures utilizing the Yomi platform. The corporate additionally confirmed that the primary medical instances utilizing Yomi S, its second-generation robotic system, have now been efficiently accomplished by Dr. Jay Neugarten. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/neocis-yomi-platform-completes-over-100000-osteotomies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn extra<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_4_bodily_AI_predictions_for_January_2026_%E2%80%94_and_past_from_UR\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMTS_AI_demo-7.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-586647 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMTS_AI_demo-7-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"Physical AI such as this force- and power-limited arm will get smarter thanks to math and collaboration, said a UR VP in January 2026.\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMTS_AI_demo-7-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMTS_AI_demo-7-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMTS_AI_demo-7-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMTS_AI_demo-7-368x236.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMTS_AI_demo-7.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/a>8. 4 bodily AI predictions for January 2026 \u2014 and past, from UR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The robotics trade is evolving quicker than ever. Anders Billes\u00f8 Beck, vp for AI robotics merchandise at Common Robots discusses 4 developments that might redefine how bodily AI creates worth. They embody smarter math. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/four-physical-ai-predictions-2026-beyond-universal-robots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn extra<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_State_of_robotics_trade_report_2026\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-26-2026-01_06_56-PM-2-e1769451866824.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-586760 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-26-2026-01_06_56-PM-2-e1769451866824-300x237.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-26-2026-01_06_56-PM-2-e1769451866824-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-26-2026-01_06_56-PM-2-e1769451866824-150x119.png 150w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-26-2026-01_06_56-PM-2-e1769451866824-301x238.png 301w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-26-2026-01_06_56-PM-2-e1769451866824.png 354w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/a>7. State of robotics trade report 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The robotics trade discovered itself at an inflection level in January 2026. After years of innovation, daring claims, and headline-grabbing demonstrations, the dialog is shifting from what robots may do to what they will reliably do in the true world. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/state-of-robotics-industry-report-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn extra<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_CES_2026_robotics_recap_trade_consultants_make_predictions\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/episode-226-featured.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-586656 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/episode-226-featured-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"hero image of the boston dynamics atlas version 3 shown as CES in January 2026 with the podcast logo.\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/episode-226-featured-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/episode-226-featured-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/episode-226-featured-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/episode-226-featured-368x238.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/episode-226-featured.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/a>6. CES 2026 robotics recap; trade consultants make predictions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In Episode 226 of\u00a0<em>The Robotic Report<\/em> Podcast, hosts Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman focus on the newest robotics information and highlights from CES 2026. Steve attended the occasion, previously the Client Electronics Present, and he shares his evaluation of merchandise demonstrated in Las Vegas. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/ces-2026-robotics-recap-industry-experts-make-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn extra<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Wing_is_bringing_drone_supply_to_150_extra_Walmart_shops\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Wing-Walmart-Nest-featured.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-586614 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Wing-Walmart-Nest-featured-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"Wing drones at a &quot;nest&quot; at at Walmart store.\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Wing-Walmart-Nest-featured-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Wing-Walmart-Nest-featured-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Wing-Walmart-Nest-featured-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Wing-Walmart-Nest-featured-368x238.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Wing-Walmart-Nest-featured.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/a>5. Wing is bringing drone supply to 150 extra Walmart shops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Wing Aviation and Walmart plan to broaden drone deliveries to 150 extra Walmart shops over the following yr. Wing stated this can give greater than 40 million People entry to the service. The companions plan\u00a0will set up a community of over 270\u00a0drone supply places by 2027. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wing-brings-drone-delivery-to-150-more-walmart-stores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn extra<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Boston_Dynamics_Google_reunite_on_next-gen_Atlas_humanoid\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/69743-on-site-photo-3.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-586556 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/69743-on-site-photo-3-300x185.jpeg\" alt=\"New Atlas humanoid at CES 2026.\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/69743-on-site-photo-3-300x185.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/69743-on-site-photo-3-150x92.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/69743-on-site-photo-3-768x472.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/69743-on-site-photo-3-368x226.jpeg 368w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/69743-on-site-photo-3.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/a>4. Boston Dynamics, Google reunite on next-gen Atlas humanoid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You may promote Boston Dynamics, however you may\u2019t absolutely stop it. Almost a decade after Google offered the robotics firm to SoftBank, the 2 are working collectively once more, saying in January 2026 that DeepMind will assist make the Atlas humanoid smarter with its Gemini Robotics basis fashions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/boston-dynamics-google-reunite-on-next-gen-atlas-humanoid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn extra<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Microsoft_Analysis_reveals_Rho-alpha_VLA_mannequin_for_robots\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Microsoft_Rho-alpha.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-586714 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Microsoft_Rho-alpha-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"A humanoid robot such as this is one platform that the Microsoft Rho-alpha model is intended to make more autonomous.\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Microsoft_Rho-alpha-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Microsoft_Rho-alpha-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Microsoft_Rho-alpha-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Microsoft_Rho-alpha-368x238.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Microsoft_Rho-alpha.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/a>3. Microsoft Analysis reveals Rho-alpha VLA mannequin for robots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To be helpful in additional dynamic environments, robots want AI skilled on quite a lot of sensory inputs. Microsoft introduced Rho-alpha, or \u03c1\u03b1, the primary robotics mannequin derived from its Phi collection of fashions. Imaginative and prescient-language-action fashions (VLAs) allow bodily AI methods to understand, purpose, and act with growing ranges of autonomy, famous Microsoft. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/microsoft-research-reveals-rho-alpha-vision-language-action-model-for-robots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn extra<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Boston_Dynamics_reveals_Atlas_humanoid_working_at_Georgia_Hyundai_plant_in_January_2026\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Atlas-60_minutes.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-586536 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Atlas-60_minutes-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"Boston Dynamics' Atlas stands at a Hyundai plant in Georgia, as seen in a January 2026 episode of 60 Minutes.\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Atlas-60_minutes-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Atlas-60_minutes-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Atlas-60_minutes-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Atlas-60_minutes-368x238.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Atlas-60_minutes.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/a>2. Boston Dynamics reveals Atlas humanoid working at Georgia Hyundai plant in January 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On <em>60 Minutes<\/em>, Boston Dynamics demonstrated how AI is enabling its Atlas robotic to conduct duties at new manufacturing unit of dad or mum firm Hyundai close to Savannah, Ga. As a lot as $4.6 billion was invested in humanoid builders in 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/boston-dynamics-shows-atlas-humanoid-working-georgia-hyundai-plant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn extra<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Amazon_acquires_Rightbot_provides_to_Robotics_Supply_and_Packaging_Innovation_staff\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/rightbot-featured.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-568835 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/rightbot-featured-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"Rightbot developed a system for unloading trucks and trailers.\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/rightbot-featured-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/rightbot-featured-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/rightbot-featured-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/rightbot-featured-368x238.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/rightbot-featured.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/a>1. 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